1 Basic Introduction 1.1 Function A split-screen display. The upper display allows you to measure volts, current (with loop power), resistance and continuity test. The lower display allows you to measure and source volts, current, resistance temperature detectors (RTD), thermocouples (TC), frequency, and ohms.
1.3 Terminal Description Figure 1.3-1 Name Description Communication and Connect the power adaptor to charge batteries or connect ① Charging connector the calibrator to the computer. Measure V, mV, mA, Loop, Input terminals for measuring voltage, current, resistance, Ω and continuity test and supplying loop power.The two terminals electrical ②...
1.4 Keys description Figure 1-3 Description Turns the power on or off Selects DC V or DC mV measurement function in the upper display Selects DC mA or Loop Power measurement function in the upper display Selects resistance measurement or continuity test function in the upper display Turns backlight on or off.
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Set output by 0% of span. Press and hold to store the source value as the 0 % value. Decrements output by 25 % of span. Increments output by 25 % of span. Sets output by 100% of span. Press and hold to store the source value as the 100 % value.
2 Basic Operation 2.1 Measure and Source This section acquaints you with some basic operations of ETX-2025/ ETX-1825. Proceed as follows to perform a voltage-to-voltage test: Connect the calibrator’s the voltage output to its voltage input as shown in Figure 2.1-1.
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Then the type of product and automatic shutdown time will be displayed for 2 seconds as shown in Figure 2.1-3. Figure 2.1-3 Then the default interface of boot will be displayed as shown in Figure 2.1-4: Figure 2.1-4 Attention: The upper and lower default modes are both based on DC voltage during turn on. Press for SOURCE mode (lower screen).
The screen will display as shown in Figure 2.1-6 Figure 2.1-6 2.2 Shut Down Mode The calibrator comes with the Shut Down mode enabled for a time duration set to 30 minutes (displayed for about 2 seconds when the calibrator is initially turned on). When the Shut Down mode is enabled, the calibrator will automatically shut down after the time duration has elapsed from the time the last key was pressed.
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Figure 2.3-1 Press to adjust the brightness of backlight. Press to save brightness level, will appear and then the calibrator will enter into the work mode (Without pressing any key for 5 seconds, the calibrator will exit automatically).
3 Functions of Upper Display 3.1 DC V and DC mV Measurement The default function of the upper screen is DC V measurement after turn on. Press to select DC V or DC mV and the connection is shown in Figure 3.1-1. Figure 3.1-1 3.2 DC mA Measurement Press...
Figure 3.3-1 3.4 Resistance measure and continuity test Press to select resistance measurement or continuity test function circularly with the unit of Ω and the connection is the same as DC V measurement. In the continuity test function, the buzzer works when the measured value less than 50Ω.
4 Functions of Lower Display The state of the upper display remains unchanged during the operation of the lower display. 4.1 Measure and Source of DC V and DC The lower display default function is DC V measurement after trun on. If necessary, press to select DC V or DC mV function and press to switch...
Figure 4.2-1 4.3 DC mA Source(active) Press to select mode. If necessary, press to select DC mA source with the unit of and then the calibrator can implement current output. The connection is shown in Figure 4.3-1. Figure 4.3-1 When the output load is too heavy, sign will appear in the display as shown in Figure 4.3-2.
check connection and load accordingly. Figure 4.3-2 4.4 Simulating a 4- to 20-mA Transmitter Simulate is a special mode of operation in which the calibrator is connected into a loop in place of a transmitter and supplies a known, settable test current. Proceed as follows: Connect the 24 V loop power source as shown in Figure 4.4-1.
4.5 Measure and Source of Resistane Measure Press to select mode. If necessary, press to select resistance function with the unit of . The interface is shown in Figure 4.5-1: Figure 4.5-1 Attention: Over range indicate when the connection open Resistance measurement supports the connection types of two-wire, three-wire and four-wire.
not detect the connecting type automatically unless you quit the mode of resistance measurement and reenter. Source Press to select mode. If necessary, press to select resistance function with the unit of . The connecting type is the same as DC V measurement. Press to switch resistance output range.(Resistance source includes 400 range and 3200...
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Source Press to select mode. If necessary, press to select frequency, its unit is . The connection is same to DC V measurement. Press to select source range. The screen will display as shown in Figure 4.6-2. Figure 4.6-2 Attention: The left is of 200.00Hz range and the right is of 20.000kHz range.
5 Temperature Measurement 5.1 Using Thermocouples (TC) The calibrator supports ten standard thermocouples, including type E, N, J, K, T, B, R, S, L, or U. Lower table summarizes the ranges and characteristics of the supported thermocouples. Type Positive Lead Material Negative Lead Material Specified Range(℃)...
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Figure 5.1-1 Attention : If the calibrator and the thermocouple plug are at different temperatures, wait one minute or more for the connector temperature to stabilize after you plug the miniplug into the TC input/output. Press to select mode. Press for the TC display.
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measurement, automatic compensation directly using machine internal cold end temperature compensation and manual compensation through the key to set the cold end temperature compensation by the user. 5.1.1 Automatic compensation First entered the thermocouple measurement mode, the default of the cold end temperature compensation is automatic compensation reading as shown in Figure 5.1.1-1.The sign represents that the current cold end temperature...
Figure 5.1.2-1 If you need to adjust the manual compensation value, press keys to adjust. Press key to save the value of manual compensation and exit from the setup mode at the same time, reading as shown in Figure 5.1.2-2. Figure 5.1.2-2 If necessary, press key return to automatic compensation.
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Press to select mode. Press for the RTD display. If desired, continue pressing this key to select the desired RTD type. The calibrator can detect the connecting type automatically,and you can Press to select a 2-, 3-, or 4- wire manually.
Simulation temperature sensor 6.1 Simulating Thermocouples Connect calibrator input/output terminal to the instrument to be tested using the thermocouple. The connecting diagram is shown in Figure 6.1-1. Proceed as follows to simulate a thermocouple: Connect the thermocouple to the TC input/output plughole of the calibrator. If necessary, press to select mode.
6.2 Simulating RTD Connect the calibrator and the instrument to be tested according to the Figure 6.2-1. Proceed as follows to simulate RTD: Figure 6.2-1 Attention: Third-wire (3 W) and Fourth-wire (4 W) terminals are just for measurement, not simulation. The calibrator can simulate a two-wire RTD source in the front panel.
7 Advanced Application 7.1 Setting 0 % and 100 % Output Parameters As for stepping operation and percentage display, 0% and 100% should be set before using. The default values have been set when delivered from the factory and set values are listed below: Source function 0% value...
7.2 Auto Ramping the Output Auto ramping gives you the ability to continuously apply a varying stimulus from the calibrator to a transmitter, while your hands remain free to test the response of the transmitter. When you press , the calibrator produces a continuously repeating 0 % - 100 % - 0 % ramp in your choice of three ramp waveforms : 0%-100%-0% 40-second smooth ramp...
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desired thermocouple type. If necessary, press to select source mode. Set your zero and span parameters by pressing keys. Enter these parameters by pressing and holding . For more information on setting parameters, see “Setting 0 % and 100 %” earlier in this manual Perform test checks at 0-25-50-75-100 % points by pressing Adjust the transmitter as necessary.
8 Power The calibrator needs 6 disposable LR03 model (size 7) alkaline batteries or 6 R03 model (size 7) nickel-metal hydride batteries (or nickel-cadmium batteries). The longest service life of alkaline batteries can reach 50 hours. A 12V/1A power adaptor is used for charging and providing working power for the calibrator.
9 Specifications Specifications are based on a one year calibration cycle and apply from +18 C to C unless stated otherwise. All specifications assume a 10 minute warmup period. 9.1 DC Voltage Measurement Accuracy ( % of reading + counts) Maximum Range Resolution...
On-off test 0~200Ω 1Ω 0.05+1 -10 ℃~ 18 ℃, +28 ℃~ 55 ℃ temperature coefficient,±0.005%FS/ ℃ . Maximum load voltage: 20V, equivalent to voltage of 20mA on 1000Ω load resistance. 9.6 Resistance measurement (lower display) Accuracy(Ω) ETX-1825 ETX-2025 Maximum Range measurement Resolution Two-wire...
9.8 Frequency measurement Accuracy ( % of reading + Maximum counts) Range measurement Resolution range ETX-1825 ETX-2025 100Hz 1~99.999Hz 0.001Hz 1000Hz 100~999.99Hz 0.01Hz 0.02+1 0.01+1 10kHz 1k~9.9999kHz 0.1Hz 100kHz 10k~99.999kHz Sensitivity: 10Hz ~ 10kHz , Vp-p≥1V; rest:Vp-p≥2V. Wave form: Square wave. 5 counting points should be added to errors of other wave forms. Commercial frequency can be measured directly.
10 Product Accessories 10.1 Standard Accessories ETX-2025/ETX-1825 multifunction process calibrator also includes the following: hard spot test leads (two sets) alligator clips (two sets) One 12V/1A power adaptor ETX-2025/ETX-1825 Users Manual Alligator clip Hard spot test leads Figure 10.1-1 10.2 Optional Accessories 6 R03-model rechargeable batteries...
11 Warning To avoid possible electric shock or personal injury: Test a given voltage to confirm its normal operation before using. Mutual authentication of the upper and lower display data, for instance. Please follow all the safety operation procedures. ...